Cobra Ch6-px500 User manual

Owner’s Manual

Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®

Printed in China

Part No. KEM-ML43900

English

6 Port Charger

CH6-PX500

CH6-PX880

CH6-PX500

CH6-PX880

Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®

Owner’s Manual

Introduction

Making Life Easier and Safer

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1. Do not operate the charging dock or AC adapter if it is broken or damaged to

reduce risk of electric shock, re or injury.

2. Do not disassemble the charging dock. Disassembly of the charging dock or AC

adapter may result in risk of electric shock or re.

3. To reduce risk of damage to the power supply electric plugs and cords, pull the

plug rather than the cord when disconnect the charger from the AC outlet.

4. Unplug the charger power supply from AC outlet before any maintenance or

cleaning. This will reduce the risk of electric shock.

5. Do not use cleaners or solvents to clean the exterior of the charging dock or AC

adapter. Use only a damp or dry cloth.

6. Do not expose this product to splashing or dripping water, snow or under direct

sunlight.

7. Do not plug the wall adaptor into the power outlet if the outlet is wet.

8. A power extension should not be used unless absolutely necessary. Use of an

improper extension cord could result in risk of re and electric shock. When

operating a charger outdoors, always provide a dry location and use an

extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use

reduces the risk of electricshock. If an extension cord must be used, make sure

that the cord size is 18 AWG for lengths of up to 6.5 feet (2.0m), and 16 AWG for

lengths up to 9.8 feet (3.0m). An extension cord must have adequate wire size

(AWG or American Wire Gauge) for safety. The smaller the gauge number of the

wire, the greater the capacity of the cable, that is, 16 gauge has more capacity

than 18 gauge. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in

loss of power and overheating. When using more than one extension to make up

the total length, be sure each individual extension contains at least the minimum

wire size. The following table shows the correct size to use depending on cord

length and nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge.

The lower the gauge number, the heavier thecord.

WARNING: Important Safety Instructions

9. To reduce risk of injury, charge only the supplied rechargeable batteries. Other

batteries may explode, causing personal injury and damage.

10. Shock hazard. Do not allow any liquid to get inside the charger. Electric shock

mayresult.

11. Burn hazard. Do not submerge the battery pack in any liquid or allow any liquid

to enter the battery pack. Never attempt to open the battery pack for any

reason. If the plastic housing of the battery pack breaks or cracks, return to a

service center forrecycling.

12. Burn hazard. To reduce the risk of injury, charge only Cobra rechargeable

battery packs. Other types of batteries may overheat and burst resulting in

personal injury and propertydamage.

Before using the 6 Port Charger, please read all safety and

operating instructions. Save all instructions in a safe place

for future reference.

CH6-PX500 is designed for charging PX500 Radios & allows you to charge up

to six PX500 simultaneously.

CH6-PX880 is designed for charging PX880 Radios & allows you to charge up

to six PX880 simultaneously.

These multi chargers provide a convenient and efcient way to charge the

radios and work as gang charger to preserve space.

Minimum Gauge for Cord Sets

Volts Total Length of Cord in Feet (meters)

120 V 25 (7.6) 50 (15.2) 100 (30.5) 150 (45.7)

240 V 50 (15.2) 100 (30.5) 200 (61.0) 300 (91.4)

Ampere Rating

More Not More American Wire Gauge

Than Than

0 6 18 16 16 14

6 10 18 16 14 12

10 12 16 16 14 12

12 16 14 12 Not Recommended

Customer Assistance

Operational Cautions

1. The Charger - CH6-PX500 is only designed for Radio PX500 & CH6-PX880

designed for PX880. Please don't use these to charge other radios and only

use the supplied rechargeable batteries.

2. The charger is not suitable for outdoor use. Use it only in dry location and

batteries charge best at room temperature.

3. The AC outlet to which the power supply is connected should be close and

easily accessible.

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Customer Assistance

Product Service & Support

For any questions about operating this new Cobra branded product, PLEASE

on the country in which you purchased and utilize the product.

To obtain warranty service or other information for products purchased from

Altis itself or through its authorized reseller or agent and utilized in the U.S.A.,

please call our consumer support line at (866) 721-3805, or email us at

[email protected]. You will receive instructions on how to ship the

products at your expense to an Altis Global Limited Authorized Service Center.

To obtain service, you must include: (a) a copy of your receipt, bill of sale or

other comparable proof of purchase; (b) a written description of the problem;

and, most importantly; (c) your address and telephone number.

For warranty and customer service information outside the US, please contact

your local dealer.

For further information needed on its features, please visit

www.cobrawalkietalkie.com for frequently

asked questions and the electronic manual.

Atlanta, GA USA.

www.cobrawalkietalkie.com

4. Do not place the power supply cord to the charger and the AC adapter

cable in any location with water or stress. Make sure it will not be stepped

on or tripped over.

5. Do not place the charging dock in designated areas, such as gas/refueling

stations, blasting areas or potentially explosive atmospheres.

6. Connect the power cord only to an appropriated fused and wired AC outlet

with correct voltage which is specied on the product.

7. Disconnect from line voltage by removing the power cord from the AC

outlet.

8. If the charger or radio: overheats; has a damaged cord or plug; has been

dropped or damaged; has been dropped into water, disconnect any charger

from its power supply, discontinue use of the product.

9. Cobra recommends your radio is turned off while being charged.

10. Maximum ambient temperature around the charger must not exceed 104 ˚F

(40 ˚C). Longest life and best performance can be obtained if the battery is

charged when the air temperature is between 65°F and 75°F (18~24°C).

DO NOT charge the battery in an air temperature below +40°F (+4.5°C),

or above +104°F (+40°C). This is important and will prevent serious

damage to the battery.

11. Do not place any object on top of the charger or place the charger on a soft

surface that might block the ventilation slots and result in excessive

internal heat. Place the charger in a position away from any heat source.

The charger is ventilated through slots in the top and the bottom of the

housing.

12. If the radio would not be used for a long time period, remove the radio from

the chagrer.

13. Battery should not be stored completely depleted of charge. To keep the

battery in the best condition, it will need to be recharged every 3 months.

Also, the battery will need to be recharged before use.

NOTICE: Under certain conditions, with the charger plugged into

the power supply, the charger can be shorted by foreign material.

Foreign materials of a conductive nature, such as, but not limited

to, grinding dust, metal chips, steel wool, aluminum foil or any

buildup of metallic particles should be kept away from the charger

cavities. Always unplug the charger from the power supply when

there is no battery pack in the cavity. Unplug the charger before

attempting toclean.

Introduction

Product Features

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Operation

Charging Procedure

1-6. Charging ports

7. LED Indicator of each port

8. DC Power Inlet

9. AC Adapter with cable

Avoid pulling the radio antenna when remove the radio

from charger.

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1. Insert the power cable into the charger

DC inlet socket of the charging dock.

2. Plug the AC adapter into the matching

power outlet near the equipment and

shall be easily accessible.

3. Insert the radio with battery into the

charging port as shown. Each of the

charging port can hold a radio. You can

charge singe radio or maximum up to six

radios in one time.

4. Cobra do not recommend to turn on your

radio while being charged.

5. If the radio is properly charged, its own

LED indicator will be On (solid red)

6. Charging status of a radio is indicated by

the corresponding LED indicator and

charging time for each radio may be

different.

7. The charge indicator light will stay on as

long as the radio is in the charging mode,

and the light will go off when charging is

complete.

8. If charging light is not on, check position

of radio. Radio should be upright.

Specications

AC Adapter Input: 100-240V ~ 50/60 Hz 0.6A

Adaptor with 6 feet (1.8m) cable

Operating Temperature: 32 ~104 ˚F (0 ~ 40 ˚C)

Suggested Charging Temperature: Room temperature

Troubleshooting

Problem

The charging RED light

stays on for a few

seconds only.

Radio inserted but

charging LED still is OFF.

Possible cause & how to x

Check position of radio. Radio should be

upright. The charge indicator light will stay on

as long as the radio is charging well, and the

light will go off when the charging is complete.

Check if the radio has battery that is inserted

correctly. Check the position of the batteries

according polarity.

Check for contact contamination or corrosion:

• Remove the radio from the charger.

• Verify that the battery is Cobra supplied

battery. Other batteries may not charge.

• Inspect the charging contacts on radio for

contamination or corrosion.

Clean the charging contacts using a dry cloth.

• Inspect the charging contacts in the charger

pocket for contamination or corrosion.

If contamination or corrosion are found,

remove power from the charger and clean

the charging contacts using a dry cloth.

Try replacing the battery. If the fault no longer

exists, than take the faulted battery out of

service.

If the fault persists with the replacement

battery, contact our customer service.

Warranty & Trademark Acknowledgment

Limited One-Year Warranty

Altis Global Limited warrants to the original consumer purchaser only that this product and

the component parts thereof, will be free from defects in workmanship and materials for a

period of one year from the date of rst consumer purchase. During this period, Altis will,

repair or replace, at its sole option and discretion, this product or any defective parts. Altis’

liability hereunder shall be limited to repair or replacement of the defective part or parts, and

such correction shall constitute a fulllment of all of Altis’ warranties hereunder.

This limited warranty is only valid for the original consumer purchaser in limited jurisdictions

and is not transferrable. This limited warranty will automatically terminate prior to expiration

if this product is sold or otherwise transferred to another party. The product must be

purchased from Altis or an authorized dealer or the warranty is void. This limited warranty is

valid only for products purchased and utilized in specic jurisdictions. Please visit our

website at www.cobrawalkietalkie.com for a list of jurisdictions wherein this limited

warranty is valid.

This limited warranty does not cover damage due to misuse, abuse, negligence, acts of God,

accident, commercial use or modication of, or to any part of this product. This warranty

does not cover damage due to improper operation, maintenance or installation; ordinary

wear and tear; or attempted alterations or repairs by anyone other than Altis or someone

authorized by Altis to do warranty work. Any unauthorized alterations or repairs will void this

warranty. This limited warranty does not cover product sold AS IS or WITH ALL FAULTS. This

limited warranty is invalid if the factory applied serial number or date stamp has been

altered, defaced or removed from this product. This limited warranty does not cover product

purchased or utilized in a jurisdiction not covered.

The procedure for obtaining service and support, and the applicability of this warranty, will

vary depending on the country or jurisdiction in which you purchase and utilize the product.

For details on obtaining product service, support and other warranty information please visit

www.cobrawalkietalkie.com.

This warranty gives you specic legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary

from state to state and country to country.

EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY SET FORTH IN THIS WARRANTY, ALTIS MAKES NO OTHER

WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF

MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. ALTIS EXPRESSLY

DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES NOT STATED IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. ANY IMPLIED

WARRANTIES THAT MAY BE IMPOSED BY LAW ARE LIMITED TO THE TERMS OF THIS

EXPRESSED WARRANTY.

LIMITATION OF REMEDIES AND DAMAGES. REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER

THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER. ALTIS SHALL NOT BE

LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED

TO ATTORNEYS’ FEES AND/OR COSTS OF LITIGATION, FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR

IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT. ALTIS IS NOT LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES CAUSED

BY THE PRODUCT OR BY THE PRODUCT TO PERFORM, INCLUDING ANY LOST PROFITS, LOST

SAVINGS, INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. ALTIS IS NOT LIABLE FOR

ANY CLAIM MADE BY A THIRD PARTY OR MADE BY YOU FOR A THIRD PARTY. THIS

LIMITATION APPLIES WHETHER DAMAGES ARE SOUGHT, OR A CLAIM MADE, UNDER THIS

WARRANTY OR AS A TORT CLAIM (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR STRICT PRODUCT LIABILITY),

A CONTRACT CLAIM, OR ANY OTHER CLAIM. THIS LIMITATION CANNOT BE WAIVED OR

AMENDED BY ANY PERSON. THIS LIMITATION OF LIABILITY WILL BE EFFECTIVE EVEN IF

ALTIS OR AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF ALTIS HAS BEEN ADVISED BY YOU OF THE

POSSIBILITY OF ANY SUCH DAMAGES.

Some states and countries do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts

and do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the

above limitations may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specic legal rights, and you

may also have other rights which vary from state to state and country to country.

Provided that the product was purchased from Altis itself or through its authorized reseller or

agent and utilized in the U.S.A., Altis will, without charge, repair or replace, at its option,

defective products, products or component parts upon delivery to the authorized Altis Global

Limited Authorized Service Center, accompanied by proof of the date of rst customer

purchase, such as a duplicated copy of a sales receipt.

You must pay any initial shipping charges required to ship the product for warranty service,

but the return charges, to an address in the U.S.A., will be at Altis’ expense, if the product is

under warranty.

For Products Purchased Outside the U.S.A.

Please contact your authorized local reseller or agent for warranty information.

Trademark Acknowledgment

Manufactured, distributed, or sold by Altis Global Limited, ofcial licensee for this product.

Cobra®, microTalk®, Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®, and the snake design are registered

trademarks of Cobra Electronics Corporation, USA. Cobra Electronics Corporation™ is a

trademark of Cobra Electronics Corporation, USA. All other product or service names are the

property of their respective owners.

Altis Global Limited,

2140 McGee Road,

Suite A-2200,

Snellville, GA, USA

[email protected]

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